Advanced vertebral surgery performed

Muscat: The Medical City for Military and Security Services has successfully performed a vertebral fixation surgery using conscious regional anesthesia (without the need for general anesthesia).

The operation constitutes the first step forward in the field of advanced surgical care. It reflects the hospital’s commitment to apply the latest international medical practices and the hospital’s keenness to develop safe and modern options for treating patients.

Besides cutting down the volume of complications, the surgery helps speed up the recovery of patients, notably those whose chronic conditions make general anesthesia a risky option.

The anesthesia team successfully managed the case with high efficiency by carefully adjusting the sedation doses while maintaining the patient’s full consciousness during the procedure. This enabled the surgical team to monitor the patient’s neurological responses in real time.

In addition, the nursing team undertook an integral role by qualifying the patient psychologically and physically, besides providing ongoing post-operative care.